The door isn't shut just yet....

Well, I just received an update from our agency. They are still expecting a few more referrals this week so she hasn't shut the door for our referral. Actually, this is pretty amazing. I really thought once again that we would be done for the summer. There is still hope. I love this process, even though waiting is so hard it makes you really dig deep and explore so many things about this life. I love having so much HOPE and FAITH in this adoption. Love to all and thanks once again for all your love and support, it helps so much and is so dear to us. xoxo

Picnic with Ethiopian Children & Families!

Last night we were lucky enough to enjoy a picnic with an Ethiopian Adoption Group which we are now members of. It was more than amazing. It was such a special time for us to actually see these beautiful children home safe and in the care of their new families. The stories of how the adoption processes went were all different and unique. One amazing family had only been home for 1 1/2 weeks. I was so amazed that they were willing to attend. They had originally requested two children and came home with three. Wow, what amazing parents these girls have. The babies of course stole my heart and Daddy-o was more than taken back. The thing I noticed about all of these sweet hearts was their personalities. They were all so happy and extremely loving. What a blessing. We will keep you updated, their might be a chance for a referral this coming week. We will let you know! xoxo

......It's looking like September........

It seems like we might be waiting for our referral now until sometime in September. We really thought we would hear something this past week but we didn't get the call. We are confident that this is for a reason but yet still disappointed at the same time. It's hard when you are so ready to have your new babies added to your family. The unknown sometimes brings about weary feelings.

We decided to have a family chat and plan some fun things for the kids this summer. I am amazed how fast time passes if you don't put these things on the calendar. It was fun to get their input and suggestions as to what they thought was "fun".

We will continue to pray and hope for our miracle phone call. xoxo.

Summer deadline approaching!

Well, here's the update. Our agency will keep giving referrals up to and through June 15th. Hopefully this will be good luck, it's Nana's birthday. Anyway the Ethiopian government closes for several weeks during the late summer and early fall. They have put this policy in place so that parents who have a referral aren't waiting for 10+ weeks to travel. If we don't get a referral by the 15th they will start up again around September 18th or so. We know that whatever is meant to be for us is exactly what will happen. In a way if we don't get that call we won't be waiting and hoping all summer. We will be anxiously awaiting the next 9 days to see what is going to happen for our family. Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement. xoxox

Excited and anxious siblings!

These are the loves of our lives...

"When love takes you in"........

I just love a beautiful adoption story/movie. Enjoy......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=demRHgul2Zk

Mother's Day!

Mother's Day has a different meaning to me this year. As in the past (when I have been expecting) the gift of another child that will soon be part of our family cannot leave your mind or soul. It is a true miracle that I will be a mother to 6 children very soon. Our hope to get a referral soon is what drives us. We are so anxious to know these amazing children and welcome them into our home.
Many hugs, kisses and thoughtful gifts were prepared for me today and I feel so blessed and so lucky to be a Mother.
Below is a very special adoption story that was posted in the New York Times today. I really enjoyed it and thought you might too!
http://tinyurl.com/2bcqpg
Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and Sister and to all of my dear friends!